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A square green circuit board with gold contacts and silver heat spreader, labeled i7-8700

Intel

Intel Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-core desktop processor

SKU CH-43D6-ARF3S MPN i7-8700

Six-core desktop processor with 3.2 GHz base clock, 12 MB L3 cache and 65 W TDP for LGA 1151 sockets

  • Six cores handle multi-threaded workloads efficiently
  • 2 GHz base clock delivers steady single-thread speed
  • Turbo Boost 2.0 raises frequency under load automatically
  • 12 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for data
  • 65 W TDP keeps thermal demands moderate for cooling

Six-core desktop processor

The Intel Core i7-8700 is a hexa-core desktop CPU built for the LGA 1151 platform. It operates at a 3.2 GHz base clock and includes 12 MB of L3 cache. The processor supports 64-bit computing and integrates Intel HD Graphics. It is supplied in OEM packaging without a stock cooler.

Suitable for LGA 1151 system builds

This processor fits motherboards with the LGA 1151 socket and a 65 W thermal design power envelope. It suits users upgrading an existing 8th or 9th generation platform or building a replacement system. Buyers needing a newer socket, higher core counts, or an included cooler should consider other options.

65 W thermal design power

The 65 W TDP defines the cooling requirement and power delivery needed for stable operation. A compatible CPU cooler rated for at least this heat output must be sourced separately. Motherboard VRM quality should match this sustained power level. This single figure determines whether the part fits the thermal and electrical constraints of the target build.

How it compares

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Price $98.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Core i7-8700 into the LGA-1151 socket without bending pins?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it straight down without pressure, then close the retention lever; the step most people miss is skipping the alignment check and forcing the chip, which damages the 1151 contacts.

What maintenance or replacement will the i7-8700 need over time?

The processor itself has no serviceable parts; plan to replace thermal paste every few years and clean the cooler fins so the 65 W thermal design power stays within safe limits.

What limit appears first when the i7-8700 runs at full load for long periods?

The 65 W thermal design power ceiling is reached before the 3.2 GHz base clock can sustain all six cores, so temperatures rise and the chip throttles unless the cooler handles the sustained heat.

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